Macklemore says Total Slaughter is “An Exciting Moment in Hip-Hop”

Need proof that battle rap is more popular than ever before? Look no further than Macklemore, who’s anticipating Total Slaughter this Saturday. In the clip above, he explains why it’s an exciting moment for hip-hop and how Joe Budden’s appearance is motivation for every MC to be as competitive as possible. “Kendrick’s ‘Control’ verse really woke up a lot of artists out there,” Macklemore told us. “I can get got and my career can be ruined by somebody if my sword is not sharpened.”

Cop your tickets to Total Slaughter at Hammerstein this Saturday on Ticketmaster or order the Pay-Per-View package from TotalSlaughter.tv. Either way, don’t miss out on history in the making.